be past

be past

1. To be later than a particular time. I can't believe it's already past eight—you need to get ready for bed!

2. To be located physically away from something. Keep going, the building is just past the garden.

3. slang To be past one's youth and thus deemed too old to do certain things. If you ask me, a middle-aged man should not be wearing leather pants. He's past it!That player is definitely past it—he hasn't had a good season in years.

4. To no longer be concerned with or bothered by something. I used to be very nervous about driving, but I'm past it now that I have more experience.I haven't heard from Robert in a week, and I'm past thinking that he'll call.

5. To have overcome a problem or difficulty in a relationship or situation. Yes, we had issues with communication early in our marriage, but we're past that now, thanks to couples counseling.

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